Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Inner Tie Rod	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Intermediate Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt	48 N.m	35 lb ft
Pinion Lock Nut	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Cooler Pipe Retaining Nut/Bolts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Power Steering Cooler Pipe to Steering Gear Fittings	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Cylinder End Fitting	27 N.m	20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolt	14 N.m	124 lb in
Power Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload Adjuster Lock Nut	68 N.m	50 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Valve End Fitting	17 N.m	13 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe/Hose Fitting	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Nut/Bolt	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolts	34 N.m	25 lb ft
Rear Cradle/Frame Bolt	240 N.m	177 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Ball Stud Nut *	30 N.m + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹	22 lb ft + 120 degrees (2 flats) ¹
* This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if: The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust The fastener develops a specified amount of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating. Refer to the appropriate service procedure for the prevailing torque value. If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener. ¹ Ensure that 2.5-4.5 tie rod end threads are visible beyond the tie rod ball stud nut nylon.